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Crypto conspiracy theories abound, but prop traders are just doing their job

[ad_1] Alameda Research is a cryptocurrency trading firm and liquidity provider founded by crypto billionaire Sam Bankman-Fried (SBF). Before founding his firm in 2017, SBF spent three years as a trader at the quantitative proprietary trading giant Jane Street Capital, which specializes in equity and bonds.In 2019, SBF founded the crypto derivatives and exchange FTX, which has quickly grown to become the fifth-largest by open interest. The Bahamas-based exchange raised
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BTC price tops 10-day highs as Bitcoin whale demand sees ‘huge spike’

[ad_1] Bitcoin (BTC) made the most of weekend volatility on June 26 as a squeeze saw BTC/USD reach its highest in over a week.BTC/USD 1-hour candle chart (Bitstamp). Source: TradingView“Unusual whale activity” flaggedData from Cointelegraph Markets Pro and TradingView followed the largest cryptocurrency as it hit $21,868 on Bitstamp.Just hours from the weekly close, a reversal then set in under $21,500, Bitcoin is still in line to seal its first “green”
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How low can ETH price drop versus Bitcoin amid the DeFi contagion?

[ad_1] Ethereum’s native token Ether (ETH) has declined by more than 35% against Bitcoin (BTC) since December 2021, with a potential to decline further in the coming months.ETH/BTC weekly price chart. Source: TradingViewETH/BTC dynamicsThe ETH/BTC pair’s bullish trends typically suggest an increasing risk appetite among crypto traders, where speculation is more focused on Ether’s future valuations versus keeping their capital long-term in BTC. Conversely, a bearish ETH/BTC cycle is typically accompanied
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6 Questions for Daniel Yan of Matrixport – Cointelegraph Magazine

[ad_1] We ask the buidlers in the blockchain and cryptocurrency sector for their thoughts on the industry… and throw in a few random zingers to keep them on their toes! This week, our 6 Questions go to Daniel Yan, founding partner and chief operating officer at Matrixport — a digital assets financial services platform where users can invest, trade and leverage crypto assets. Hey guys, this is Dan — I am a